Pediatric Child Life Specialist: Therapeutic Play

One-Brooklyn-Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

One Brooklyn Health in New York is seeking a dedicated Certified Child Life Specialist to support pediatric residents through developmentally appropriate activities, stress reduction techniques, and family education. The role requires a Master’s Degree in Child Life and CLS certification, with at least two years' hospital or educational experience.

The successful candidate will document care in EMR, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, and help plan therapeutic activities and community

Qualifications

• Requires Master’s Degree in Child Life.
• Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) required.
• Minimum two years of experience with children/adolescents in hospital or educational setting.
• Proven ability to document care and coordinate with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents' history, interests, and skills to plan interventions.
• Provide stress reduction and coping techniques for developmentally appropriate needs.
• Lead developmentally appropriate group and individual activities and therapeutic groups.
• Collaborate with pediatric staff for outings and community inclusion events.
• Educate families on developmental needs and responses to illness or hospitalization.
• Participate in rounds, case conferences, and staff meetings; support training programs.

Skills

Independent worker

Team player

EMR systems

Billing systems

Education

Master’s Degree in Child Life

Job description

One Brooklyn Health in New York is seeking a dedicated Certified Child Life Specialist to support pediatric residents through developmentally appropriate activities, stress reduction techniques, and family education. The role requires a Master’s Degree in Child Life and CLS certification, with at least two years' hospital or educational experience.

The successful candidate will document care in EMR, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, and help plan therapeutic activities and community